2025 in Review re my Submissions/Publishing Results

It was a record-setting year in terms of overall number of pieces accepted/published in one year, though I have had years with more of my books published simultaneously. I may have countered that with an assault on anthologies this year though. Heh. Here is a synopsis and basic stats re my 2025 publishing efforts. I …

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Author Scott Holstad reads dirty realism story, “Premeditated”

Poet, writer & author Scott C. Holstad reads a dirty realism short story titled "Premeditated" that was published in Bristol Noir magazine in August 2025.

Scott Holstad reads “Hollywood Party Scene(s)”

I hope you all enjoy this short story. It's a bit over the top, but could it be true? Ah, that's not the point. It's Fiction, not NonFiction, right? Lemme know what you think because I'm thinking of some more similar stories if people like this one. Thanks. (And check out my YouTube channel because …

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Watch Scott C. Holstad read his stirring micro-fiction piece “Rickee’s Transitions” from THRESHOLD: A Micro Fiction Anthology.

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